Former 'American Idol' Finalist Jessica Sierra Arrested on Drug, Assault Charges
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A former "American Idol" contestant was arrested Sunday on drug and assault charges after an incident at a Tampa cafe.
Jessica Sierra, who was a finalist in the fourth season of the TV show, was arrested by Tampa police at 2:15 a.m. for allegedly hitting a man on the head with a heavy glass.
Sierra, 21, faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. She was also charged with the introduction of contraband into a detention facility and possession of cocaine after officers found a small amount of the drug while searching her, police spokeswoman Andrea Davis said.
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She was released on $11,500 bond.
The victim suffered a cut over his eye, but the spokeswoman gave no further information.
Her remake of "Total Eclipse of the Heart" was included as a single on the "American Idol Season 4" album.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report. "American Idol" airs on FOX, which is owned by News Corporation, the parent company of FOXNews.com.